Access to District Records
BP 1340.00
ACCESS TO DISTRICT RECORDS
The School Board recognizes that state policy provides broad public access to district records. Public access shall not be given to records exempt from public disclosure by state or federal law or by the Board based on the need of the district to maintain confidential information
(cf. 3580 – District Records)
(cf. 4112.6/4212.6/4312.6 – Personnel Records)
(cf. 4119.23/4219.23/4319.23 – Unauthorized Release of Confidential Information)
(cf. 5125 – Student Records; Confidentiality)
(cf. 9011 – Disclosure of Confidential Information)
(cf. 9321 – Closed Sessions)
Any person shall have reasonable access, during regular business hours, to the public records of the schools and district. The Superintendent or their designee shall establish regulations to authorize and facilitate public access to district records in accordance with law, to protect the security of district records, and to prevent interference with regular district operations. Records shall be maintained in accordance with the State of Alaska Model Record Retention Schedule for Alaska School Districts.
The district may charge for copies of public records or other materials requested by individuals or groups. The charge, based on actual costs of duplication, including personnel costs, shall be determined by the Superintendent or their designee.
Legal Reference:
ALASKA STATUTES
40.25.120 - .220 Public Records Act
14.03.115 Access to school records by parent, foster parent, or guardian
14.14.090 Additional duties
14.20.149 Employee evaluation
23.40.235 Public involvement in school district negotiations
City of Kenai v. Kenai Peninsula Newspapers, 642 P2d 1316 (Alaska 1982)
Anchorage School District v. Anchorage Daily News, 779 P2d 1191 (Alaska 1989)
UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 20
1232g Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974
KETCHIKAN GATEWAY BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Adoption Date: 10/13/99 Revised: 4/24/2024